Mechanical Properties of Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty Balloon Catheters: A Bench Study

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C. Amstutz · University of Bern

M. Hersberger · University of Bern

N. Fontaine · University of Bern

J. Behr

A. Haeberlin · University of Bern

R. Vogel · Solothurner Spitäler

A. Zurbuchen · University of Bern

J. Burger

Abstract

Our study comprehensively analyzes PTCA balloon catheters, emphasizing the importance of integrating mechanical and design attributes throughout development. Performance properties like trackability and pushability were measured, providing unbiased insights for comparison independent of individual practitioner preferences.

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Published in: Annals of Biomedical Engineering

DOI: 10.1007/s10439-026-04067-z

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Mechanical Properties of Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty Balloon Catheters: A Bench Study

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